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New York HR Library

In-depth HR guide to New York and Federal Employment law, delivered in one soft-cover book and online with form and policy templates. Includes what to do and how to do it for everything from pre-hire through post-termination, policies and form templates that you can use as-is or customize, updated online access, email notifications and a weekly e-newsletter More Details

An Employer's Guide to FMLA and ADA

This guide walks you through the many complicated procedures associated with keeping your business in compliance with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). More Details

Employee Benefits — An Employer's Guide

The laws governing employee benefits are very detailed and very complex. Benefits take many forms, from simple holiday pay to complicated pension plans, this guide is intended to provide a well-rounded overview of the complex principal laws that apply when an employer provides benefits for its employees. More Details

Employment Verification: Immigration, Form I-9, and E-Verify

This guide walks you through the many complicated procedures associated with verifying the work authorization of your workers and maintaining a business that is in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA). As an employer, you are responsible for verifying that every individual on your workforce is eligible to work in the United States – that means paperwork and lots of it. More Details

Hiring, Firing and Discipline for Employers

Hiring, firing, and discipline: three topics that affect every employer, no matter the size. Your employees are your greatest resource – however, they also represent a potential source of numerous liability concerns. More Details

Wages and Hours — An Employer's Guide

The Department of Labor estimates that nearly 70% of employers are in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). With fines and penalties, small errors in wage and hour administration can quickly snowball into embarrassing and expensive situations for your company. When to pay, who to pay, how much to pay – there are so many questions that employers have to answer. More Details

Workplace Safety and Health Compliance Manual

The Workplace Safety and Health Compliance Manual is the essential guide to understanding the OSH Act, OSHA standards, and employer obligations associated with safety and health in the workplace. More Details

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The New York Prime HR Library is your one-stop guide for answers to your questions and to assembling a comprehensive employee handbook. It features necessary forms, sample policies and commentary so you know what to do, how to do it, and why. When your employees know your rules and expectations, you limit miscommunication and keep things running smoothly.

This publication will help you answer questions such as:

Do I need to grant paid time off for jury duty?

Have I followed the proper steps to enable me to withhold a portion of your employees' wages?

Do I pay required overtime compensation to non-exempt employees, which can include salaried employees?

What paperwork must be filled out for family and medical leave?

What should I include in my bereavement leave policy?

Is my business covered by the Pregnancy Leave Act?

What should I include in my vacation and holiday leave policies?

Plus hundreds of other crucial topics!

Keeping up with employment regulations is complex work for any business. But good human resources guidance can help employers steer clear of added risk and costly lawsuits. For years, the New York Prime HR Library has helped employers and HR personnel find answers quickly. This is a comprehensive guide to help employers -- from pre-hire through termination.

Written by top New York attorneys, the New York Prime HR Library features:

One soft cover and online access to the New York HR Manual.

A comprehensive set of hundreds of policies and sample form templates to help you update and/or rewrite your HR manual and employee handbook.

Access to HR Update, a weekly e-newsletter that lets you know what's new in the HR world every week.

Free access to HRsimple webinars, where attorneys simplify complex employment law topics and help you deal with them.

Have more questions? Give our customer service team a call at 866-439-2227

Table of Contents

New York Human Resources Manual

About the Firm

About the Authors

Editor’s foreword

Features of the HR Library

1. Snapshot – An HR audit

2. Compliance thresholds

3. Recruiting and hiring

4. Background checks

5. Immigration

6. Employee handbooks

7. Trade secrets and non-compete agreements

8. Wages and hours

9. Child labor

10. Performance evaluations

11. Independent contractors

12. Federal contractors

13. Privacy and technology in the workplace

14. Social media

15. Politics in the workplace

16. Discrimination

17. Workplace investigations

18. Disabilities

19. Employee discipline

20. Termination

21. Plant closings and mass layoffs

22. Family and medical leave

23. Military leave

24. Safety in the workplace

25. Benefits

26. Workers’ compensation and disability benefits

27. Unemployment insurance

28. Health care continuation

29. HIPAA

30. Disaster planning

Appendix A Recordkeeping requirements

Appendix B Posting requirements

Model Policies and Forms for New York Employers

Introduction Features of the HR Library

Chapter 1 Where to start

Chapter 2 Job descriptions and applications

Chapter 3 Candidate screening

Chapter 4 Time of hire

Chapter 5 Time off and leaves of absence

Chapter 6 Employee benefits

Chapter 7 Basic company policies

Chapter 8 Wages and hours

Chapter 9 Reviews and promotion

Chapter 10 Confidentiality and conflicts of interest

Chapter 11 Complaint procedures

Chapter 12 OSHA and workplace safety

Chapter 13 Other matters

Chapter 14 Termination of employment

Chapter 15 Acknowledgement of receipt of handbook

Appendix A Recordkeeping requirements

Appendix B Posting requirements

Forms and Policies

invitationtoselfidentifygenderraceandveteransta...

jobdescription_1.docx

sample1applicationforatwillemployment.docx

sample2applicationforatwillemployment.docx

sample3applicationforatwillemployment.docx

sample4applicationforatwillemployment.docx

voluntaryselfidentificationofdisability_1.docx

asummaryofyourrightsunderthefaircreditreporting...

correctionlawarticle23a_0.docx

educationalreference_2.docx

employmentinterviewanalysis_3.docx

employmentreference_3.docx

interviewchecklist_3.docx

interviewerevaluation_3.docx

interviewingform_2.docx

referenceinquiry_3.docx

referencereleaseform_5.docx

samplequestionsforapplicant_0.docx

equalemploymentopportunityposter.docx

formi9_2.docx

guidelinesforwrittennoticeofpayratesandregularp...

newyorkit2104employeeswithholdingallowancecerti...

sampleantibullyingpolicy_0.docx

sampleeeopolicyforfederalcontractors.docx

sampleemergencycontactform_3.docx

sampleequalopportunitypolicy_0.docx

sampleintroductiontohandbook_1.docx

samplenoharassmentpolicy.docx

samplepaynoticeforemployeespaidasalaryforvaryin...

samplepaynoticeforemployeespaidaweeklyrateorsal...

samplepaynoticeforexemptemployees_1.docx

samplepaynoticeforhourlyrateemployees_1.docx

samplepaynoticeformultiplehourlyrates_1.docx

samplepaynoticeforprevailingrateandotherjobs_1....

samplepayratesandpaydaysnotice_1.docx

samplesexualharassmentpolicy_0.docx

w4employeeswithholdingallowancecertificate_1.docx

accommodationrequest_2.docx

certificationforseriousinjuryorillnessofavetera...

certificationofhealthcareprovideremployee_1.docx

certificationofhealthcareproviderfamilymember_1...

certificationofqualifyingexigencywh384_0.docx

designationnotice_2.docx

employeereasonableaccommodationrequestform_1.docx

noticeofeligibilityandrightsandresponsibilities...

physiciansreleasetoreturntowork_1.docx

physiciansstatementconcerningleave_1.docx

requestforleaveofabsencenonfmla_3.docx

requestformforfmlaleave_0.docx

requestformfornonfmlaleave_0.docx

requestforreasonableaccommodation_1.docx

samplebereavementleavepolicy_0.docx

samplefmlapolicy_0.docx

sampleholidaypolicy_0.docx

samplejurydutypolicy_0.docx

samplemilitaryleavepolicy_0.docx

samplenonfmlapolicy.docx

samplepaidfamilyleavebenefitlawparticipationpol...

samplepaidfamilyleavebenefitlawparticipationpol...

samplepaidtimeoffpolicy_0.docx

samplepersonaldayspolicy_0.docx

samplepersonalleaveofabsencepolicy_0.docx

samplesickdayspolicy_0.docx

samplevacationpaypolicy_0.docx

beneficiarydesignationform_3.docx

continuingeducationpolicy_0.docx

designationofbeneficiary_2.docx

joblossposter.docx

modelcobracontinuationcoverageelectionnotice_2....

modelcobracontinuationcoveragegeneralnotice_1.docx

sample401kpolicy_0.docx

samplehealthinsurancepolicy_0.docx

samplelongtermdisabilityplanpolicy.docx

samplenewbornsandmotherspolicy_0.docx

sampleshorttermdisabilityplanpolicy.docx

referencereleaseform_0.docx

sampleaidspolicy.docx

samplecommunicationssystempolicy.docx

sampledatingandrelationshipagreementlovecontrac...

sampledeviceanddrivingpolicy.docx

sampledrugfreeworkplaceforgovernmentcontractors...

sampledrugfreeworkplacepolicy.docx

sampleemailpolicy.docx

sampleemploymentstatuspolicy.docx

samplegpscontract.docx

samplegpstrackingpolicy.docx

sampleinclementweatherpolicy.docx

sampleinspectionpolicy.docx

sampleinternpolicyoption1.docx

sampleinternpolicyoption2.docx

sampleintroductionperiodpolicy.docx

samplenaturaldisasterpolicy.docx

samplenofaultattendancepolicyoption1.docx

samplenofaultattendancepolicyoption2.docx

samplenonfraternizationpolicy.docx

samplepersonalconductpolicy.docx

samplepersonaldevicepolicy.docx

samplereferencepolicy.docx

samplerelationshipsintheworkplacepolicy.docx

samplerulesandregulationspolicy.docx

samplesafetyandhealthpolicyoption1.docx

samplesafetyandhealthpolicyoption2.docx

samplesafetyandhealthpolicyoption3.docx

samplesmokefreeworkplacepolicy.docx

samplesolicitationdistributionpolicy.docx

sampleunionfreepolicyoption1.docx

sampleunionfreepolicyoption2.docx

sampleworkplaceviolencepolicy.docx

employeerightsundertheflsa.docx

payrolldirectdepositform_2.docx

salarychangerecommendationform_2.docx

sample%20payroll%20change%20notice.docx

sampleadministrativepaycorrectionpolicy_0.docx

sampledirectdepositpolicy_0.docx

sampleexpensereimbursementpolicy_0.docx

samplenursingmotherpolicy.docx

sampleovertimepolicy_0.docx

samplepaydaypolicy_0.docx

samplepaydeductionpolicy_0.docx

samplepayrolladvancepolicy_0.docx

sampletimekeepingpolicy_0.docx

sampletraveltimepolicy_0.docx

workerrightsunderexecutiveorder13658.docx

exemptperformanceappraisal.docx

performanceappraisal.docx

performanceappraisalsummary.docx

performanceevaluation.docx

performanceimprovementplan.docx

samplecompensationreviewpolicy.docx

sampleperformancereviewpolicy.docx

samplepromotionandtransferpolicy.docx

selfpeerperformanceevaluationform.docx

sampleconfidentialitypolicy.docx

sampleconflictofinterestpolicy.docx

samplecomplaintpolicyoption1.docx

samplecomplaintpolicyoption2.docx

isaninjuryrecordableflowchart.docx

oshaitsthelawposter.docx

employeesuggestionprogramentryform.docx

employmentrightsunderthenrlbposter.docx

samplecellphonepolicy.docx

sampledresscodepolicy.docx

sampleemployeesuggestionpolicy.docx

sampleexaminationofrecordspolicy.docx

samplelisteningtomusicpolicy.docx

samplenepotismpolicy.docx

samplesocialnetworkingpolicy.docx

sampletelecommutingagreement.docx

sampletelecommutingpolicy.docx

sampletelephoneusagepolicy.docx

employeeexitinterview.docx

employeeseparationclearancechecklist.docx

exitchecklist.docx

exitinterview.docx

joblossposterusdepartmentoflabor.docx

modelnoticetoaffectedemployees.docx

modelnoticetobargainingunitrepresentative.docx

modelnoticetogovernmentofficials.docx

recordofemploymentform.docx

sampleterminationpolicy.docx

separationsummary.docx

samplehandbookacknowledgement.docx

formi9instructions_20.docx

formi9.pdf

Customer Reviews

Working in a smaller company, we do not have a separate HR department so the duties fall to me, the senior accountant. Since this is not my area of expertise, your publications are an invaluable resource providing me with up-to-date information on current HR laws and regulations. Providing sample policies and insight into current issues facing companies such as social networking are the tools I need to make sure my company is in compliance and up to date.

Emily L. Wood, Senior Accountant/HR/IT at Temple B'rith Kodesh, Rochester, New York
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Don Alexander, CEO at Jefferson County Local Development Corporation, , New York

hrsimple.com is a must-have not only for HR professionals in the state, but for labor and employee relations professionals, employment lawyers and small business owners. It is comprehensive in scope, addressing the many legal and compliance issues that face employers from recruiting to retirement. Yet, despite the wide range of issues covered, and the complexity of those issues, information is easy to find and comprehend, avoiding much of the legal-speak that can often be difficult to interpret.

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This guide walks you through the many complicated procedures associated with keeping your business in compliance with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). As an employer, you are responsible for seeing to the needs of your employees, and this guide helps you navigate through the complex situations that arise when an employee requires medical leave or a reasonable accommodation for a disability. Have you ever asked a question like one of the following:

• Who is eligible for medical leave?
• What constitutes a disability?
• Which documentation can I request from an employee seeking medical leave?
• What if I can not afford to accommodate a disability?
• Which forms need to be completed for military family leave?

Failure to comply with the FMLA and ADA correctly can lead to costly penalties. That is why this publication includes tips and tricks, forms, and more to keep you out of trouble and in compliance with the law.

This publication also includes important information on other leave and disability issues. Check out these topics if you are unfamiliar with FMLA and ADA or want to brush up on what’s important:

• Do same-sex domestic partners qualify for family medical leave?
• Do I need to keep medical records separate from other employee files?
• Am I practicing reasonable accommodation?
• Am I properly displaying all FMLA posters?
• What pre-employment questions are considered discriminatory?

10. Employer notice and documentation requirements

11. Employee rights under the FMLA

12. Enforcement of the FMLA

13. FMLA and DOL updates

14. Introduction to the ADA

15. The ADA Amendments Act

16. Employers and ADA protection

17. “Disability” in detail

18. Reasonable accommodation under the ADA

19. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act

20. How the ADA impacts your business

21. Enforcement of the ADA

A. Leave and other state laws

Customer Reviews

Working in a smaller company, we do not have a separate HR department so the duties fall to me, the senior accountant. Since this is not my area of expertise, your publications are an invaluable resource providing me with up-to-date information on current HR laws and regulations. Providing sample policies and insight into current issues facing companies such as social networking are the tools I need to make sure my company is in compliance and up to date.

Emily L. Wood, Senior Accountant/HR/IT at Temple B'rith Kodesh, Rochester, New York
Here’s a ‘tip of the hat’ to hrsimple.com. Reminds me of the old ink blotter…you may not need it until you spill something. It’s value, however, is avoiding the spill in the first place.

Don Alexander, CEO at Jefferson County Local Development Corporation, , New York

hrsimple.com is a must-have not only for HR professionals in the state, but for labor and employee relations professionals, employment lawyers and small business owners. It is comprehensive in scope, addressing the many legal and compliance issues that face employers from recruiting to retirement. Yet, despite the wide range of issues covered, and the complexity of those issues, information is easy to find and comprehend, avoiding much of the legal-speak that can often be difficult to interpret.

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The laws governing employee benefits are very detailed and very complex. Benefits take many forms, from simple holiday pay to complicated pension plans, this guide is intended to provide a well-rounded overview of the complex principal laws that apply when an employer provides benefits for its employees.

From basic definitions to information on particular types of benefits, this guide covers what you need to know to stay in compliance. Have you ever asked a question like this:

• Are my benefits plan subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act?
• What are the advantages of group health plans?
• How will the Health Care Reform Act affect my coverage?
• When should severance be paid?
• What health care coverage is available for recently terminated employees?

Providing your employees with benefits can open you up to discrimination claims under the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Age Discrimination and Employment Act (ADEA). That’s why this publication includes in-depth explanations, tips for compliance, and a break down of benefit types to keep your business out of trouble.

Tables of Contents

Employee Benefits – An Employer's Guide

About the Firm

About the Author

Preface

Chapter 1: Employee benefits law

Chapter 2: Life insurance

Chapter 3: Health benefit plans

Chapter 4: Regulation of group health plans

Chapter 5: Healthcare reform

Chapter 6: Disability plans

Chapter 7: Severance plans

Chapter 8: Cafeteria plans

Chapter 9: Retirement plans

Chapter 10: Additional 401(k) qualification requirements

Chapter 11: Non-qualified deferred compensation plans

Chapter 12: Employee communication under ERISA

Chapter 13: Fiduciary duties under ERISA

Chapter 14: Other fringe benefits

Customer Reviews

Working in a smaller company, we do not have a separate HR department so the duties fall to me, the senior accountant. Since this is not my area of expertise, your publications are an invaluable resource providing me with up-to-date information on current HR laws and regulations. Providing sample policies and insight into current issues facing companies such as social networking are the tools I need to make sure my company is in compliance and up to date.

Emily L. Wood, Senior Accountant/HR/IT at Temple B'rith Kodesh, Rochester, New York
Here’s a ‘tip of the hat’ to hrsimple.com. Reminds me of the old ink blotter…you may not need it until you spill something. It’s value, however, is avoiding the spill in the first place.

Don Alexander, CEO at Jefferson County Local Development Corporation, , New York

hrsimple.com is a must-have not only for HR professionals in the state, but for labor and employee relations professionals, employment lawyers and small business owners. It is comprehensive in scope, addressing the many legal and compliance issues that face employers from recruiting to retirement. Yet, despite the wide range of issues covered, and the complexity of those issues, information is easy to find and comprehend, avoiding much of the legal-speak that can often be difficult to interpret.

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This guide walks you through the many complicated procedures associated with verifying the work authorization of your workers and maintaining a business that is in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA). As an employer, you are responsible for verifying that every individual on your workforce is eligible to work in the United States – that means paperwork and lots of it!

Completing the Form I-9 is a crucial step in the employment process, but one that is riddled with pitfalls for employers. Have you ever asked a question like this:

• Where do I get the I-9 form?
• Who do I submit it to?
• Which documents can be used to complete the I-9? Passports? Driver’s licenses? Do they count?
• How can I be sure that I am filling the form out correctly?
• What if I have employees who have worked for me prior to November 6, 1986?

Failure to complete the Form I-9 correctly can lead to costly penalties. That is why this publication includes tips and tricks, forms, checklists, and more to keep you out of trouble and in compliance with the law.

This publication also includes important information on other employment verification issues. Check out these topics if you are unfamiliar with employment verification or want to brush up on what’s important:

• Have all of your employees hired after November 6, 1986, completed I-9 Forms, and do you have the I-9 Form for each current employee?
• Do you make photocopies of the identification documents provided by your employees?
• Do you know what to do if an immigration officer has a warrant for the arrest of an employee?
• Do you inform an employee of a Further Action Notice and give an opportunity to contest?

Chapter 12 Investigations

Chapter 13 IMAGE program

Chapter 14 Responding to visits and calls regarding immigration

Chapter 15 E-Verify

Chapter 17 Helpful steps to comply with E-Verify requirements

Chapter 18 Criminal enforcement and I-9 audits

Appendix A Sample memorandum

Customer Reviews

Working in a smaller company, we do not have a separate HR department so the duties fall to me, the senior accountant. Since this is not my area of expertise, your publications are an invaluable resource providing me with up-to-date information on current HR laws and regulations. Providing sample policies and insight into current issues facing companies such as social networking are the tools I need to make sure my company is in compliance and up to date.

Emily L. Wood, Senior Accountant/HR/IT at Temple B'rith Kodesh, Rochester, New York
Here’s a ‘tip of the hat’ to hrsimple.com. Reminds me of the old ink blotter…you may not need it until you spill something. It’s value, however, is avoiding the spill in the first place.

Don Alexander, CEO at Jefferson County Local Development Corporation, , New York

hrsimple.com is a must-have not only for HR professionals in the state, but for labor and employee relations professionals, employment lawyers and small business owners. It is comprehensive in scope, addressing the many legal and compliance issues that face employers from recruiting to retirement. Yet, despite the wide range of issues covered, and the complexity of those issues, information is easy to find and comprehend, avoiding much of the legal-speak that can often be difficult to interpret.

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Hiring, firing, and discipline: three topics that affect every employer, no matter the size. Your employees are your greatest resource – however, they also represent a potential source of numerous liability concerns. This manual focuses on all the issues faced by employers and managers, with seven state-by-state charts and 18 chapters, covering topics such as:

Chapter 8 Policy manuals and employee handbooks

Chapter 9 Employee personnel files

Chapter 10 Employment contracts

Chapter 11 Non-compete agreements and trade secrets

Chapter 12 Affirmative action

Chapter 13 Discipline

Chapter 14 Termination

Chapter 15 Layoffs

Chapter 16 Employment litigation

Chapter 17 Union organizing activity

Chapter 18 Social media

Appendix A Federal recordkeeping requirements

Appendix B Posting requirements

Customer Reviews

Working in a smaller company, we do not have a separate HR department so the duties fall to me, the senior accountant. Since this is not my area of expertise, your publications are an invaluable resource providing me with up-to-date information on current HR laws and regulations. Providing sample policies and insight into current issues facing companies such as social networking are the tools I need to make sure my company is in compliance and up to date.

Emily L. Wood, Senior Accountant/HR/IT at Temple B'rith Kodesh, Rochester, New York
Here’s a ‘tip of the hat’ to hrsimple.com. Reminds me of the old ink blotter…you may not need it until you spill something. It’s value, however, is avoiding the spill in the first place.

Don Alexander, CEO at Jefferson County Local Development Corporation, , New York

hrsimple.com is a must-have not only for HR professionals in the state, but for labor and employee relations professionals, employment lawyers and small business owners. It is comprehensive in scope, addressing the many legal and compliance issues that face employers from recruiting to retirement. Yet, despite the wide range of issues covered, and the complexity of those issues, information is easy to find and comprehend, avoiding much of the legal-speak that can often be difficult to interpret.

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The Department of Labor estimates that nearly 70% of employers are in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). With fines and penalties, small errors in wage and hour administration can quickly snowball into embarrassing and expensive situations for your company. When to pay, who to pay, how much to pay – there are so many questions that employers have to answer.

This manual focuses on all of these wage-related issues, providing 20 chapters and 2 appendices, covering topics such as:

In addition to in-depth material concerning the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this guide is complete with state-by-state charts breaking down specific, local regulations. Check out tables detailing:

• State minimum wage amounts
• State payment of wages (including payment of final wages)
• State direct deposit regulations

Tables of Contents

Wages and Hours – An Employer’s Guide

About the Firm

About the Authors

Chapter 1: Snapshot

Chapter 2: Overview

Chapter 3: Covered employers

Chapter 4: Workers not covered by the FLSA

Chapter 5: Leased or temporary employees

Chapter 6: White-collar exemptions

Chapter 7: Additional exemptions

Chapter 8: Non-exempt employees – minimum wage requirements

Chapter 9: Non-exempt employees – overtime compensation

Chapter 10: Non-exempt employees – what counts as “wages”?

Chapter 11 Non-exempt employees – determining work time

Chapter 12: Deductions from pay

Chapter 13: FLSA recordkeeping requirements

Chapter 14: Enforcement

Chapter 15: Remote workers and telecommuting

Chapter 16: Posting requirements

Chapter 17: Employment of minors

Chapter 18: Equal pay

Chapter 19: Payment of wages

Chapter 20: Where to go for more information

Appendix A: State agencies

Appendix B: Wage and Hour District Offices

Customer Reviews

Working in a smaller company, we do not have a separate HR department so the duties fall to me, the senior accountant. Since this is not my area of expertise, your publications are an invaluable resource providing me with up-to-date information on current HR laws and regulations. Providing sample policies and insight into current issues facing companies such as social networking are the tools I need to make sure my company is in compliance and up to date.

Emily L. Wood, Senior Accountant/HR/IT at Temple B'rith Kodesh, Rochester, New York
Here’s a ‘tip of the hat’ to hrsimple.com. Reminds me of the old ink blotter…you may not need it until you spill something. It’s value, however, is avoiding the spill in the first place.

Don Alexander, CEO at Jefferson County Local Development Corporation, , New York

hrsimple.com is a must-have not only for HR professionals in the state, but for labor and employee relations professionals, employment lawyers and small business owners. It is comprehensive in scope, addressing the many legal and compliance issues that face employers from recruiting to retirement. Yet, despite the wide range of issues covered, and the complexity of those issues, information is easy to find and comprehend, avoiding much of the legal-speak that can often be difficult to interpret.

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The Workplace Safety and Health Compliance Manual is the essential guide to understanding the OSH Act, OSHA standards, and employer obligations associated with safety and health in the workplace. This book covers topics such as:

W. OSHA’s frequently cited “low-hanging fruit” standards

X. OSHA Injury & Illness Recordability Worksheet

Y. Getting off OSHA’s Severe Violator’s Enforcement Program

Z. Union Representatives and Walk-around Inspections

AA. Safety-Incentive Programs

BB. Publishing worker injury data

CC. Handling violence in the workplace

DD. OSHA increases focus on safety for temporary employees

EE. Occupational injury and illness reporting policy

Customer Reviews

Working in a smaller company, we do not have a separate HR department so the duties fall to me, the senior accountant. Since this is not my area of expertise, your publications are an invaluable resource providing me with up-to-date information on current HR laws and regulations. Providing sample policies and insight into current issues facing companies such as social networking are the tools I need to make sure my company is in compliance and up to date.

Emily L. Wood, Senior Accountant/HR/IT at Temple B'rith Kodesh, Rochester, New York
Here’s a ‘tip of the hat’ to hrsimple.com. Reminds me of the old ink blotter…you may not need it until you spill something. It’s value, however, is avoiding the spill in the first place.

Don Alexander, CEO at Jefferson County Local Development Corporation, , New York

hrsimple.com is a must-have not only for HR professionals in the state, but for labor and employee relations professionals, employment lawyers and small business owners. It is comprehensive in scope, addressing the many legal and compliance issues that face employers from recruiting to retirement. Yet, despite the wide range of issues covered, and the complexity of those issues, information is easy to find and comprehend, avoiding much of the legal-speak that can often be difficult to interpret.

Employment verification In depth coverage of how to verify employment eligibility, including I-9s, visas, no match letters, investigation by the government into you company, e-verify, etc.

Employee benefitsHelp with understanding the laws and communicating with employees and providers about the benefits you choose to provide, including health, disability, severance, retirement, etc.

FMLA/ADA How to administer two complex federal laws, including a discussion of state laws, leaves of absence, accommodations, coverage, documentation, employee rights, enforcement,, etc.

OSHA Federal and state workplace safety and health, including inspections, penalties, (criminal and civil), model written hazard communication program, violence in the workplace, etc.

Federal 6-in-one posterAlmost all employers are required to post 6 federal posters – we put them on one perfectly sized poster

Business Council of New York State, Inc

The Business Council of New York State, Inc. is the leading business organization in New York, representing the interests of large and small firms throughout the state. Its membership is made up of thousands of member companies, as well as local chambers of commerce and professional and trade associations.

The primary function of the organization is to serve as an advocate for employers in the state political and policy-making arena, working for ahealthier business climate, economic growth, and jobs.

The Business Council has partnered with American Chamber of Commerce Resources, LLC to assist New York employers to act in accordance with NewYork’s state employment laws. This manual was developed by employment law experts and will assist you in accessing answers to key questions you may have on a day-to-day basis. The reference guide will help you quickly find pertinent information on a number of subjects including:

Child labor laws

Discrimination

Employment-at-will

Employee screening

Labor relations

Parental leave

Recordkeeping

Wages and hours

Workplace health and safety

This handbook is just one of many resources New York employers can access when they need advice on business compliance. Other subject guides available in the law library include: wages and hours, employment discrimination, ADA, independent contractors, unemployment insurance, and environmental compliance. For further information, contact 866-439-2227.

We help our members cut costs and provide important benefits to their employees, with group insurance programs that are known for competitive costs and high-quality service. And we serve as an information resource center for our members, providing an array of news and update services, seminars, networking, and individualized regulatory and legislative assistance to members who need it.

If you are not a member and would like to know more about The Business Council and how we can help your business, please visit our website at www.bcnys.org. The Business Council looks forward to welcoming you as a member and invites you to let your voice be heard.